Traditional names - too common?

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northernftm · 11/01/2021 15:02

Is William too common these days?
I really like it but hate the idea that the whole class will be full of them.
What do you think?
Any suggestions for similar vibe names?
We like traditional sounding names, for example my nightmare names are things like Jaxon and Levi! So like, whatever is the opposite of those..?
Thanks!

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 11/01/2021 15:22

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 11/01/2021 15:22

Although William is popular and yes its highly likely he won't be the only one in his class. It is also a classic will suit him right through life and will never date. I'd say James is of a,very similar vibe.
Other names to consider
Daniel
Thomas
Francis
Andrew
Peter
Christopher

Haworthia · 11/01/2021 15:17

There are tons and tons and tons of Williams (and Georges) at my childrens’ school.

Happenchance · 11/01/2021 15:17

If you're open to Welsh names:
Gwilym
Owen

TinyTear · 11/01/2021 15:15

I know a 6yo William (Billy)

I like traditional names though... Arthur and George would have been my boy names

ethelredonagoodday · 11/01/2021 15:11

My DS in 7, there are 2 Williams, for example, in his year group (60 kids). We are in Yorkshire.

RubyFakeLips · 11/01/2021 15:07

Depends where you live/who you mix with surely.

I don't think I've met a child called William in over 10 years, but I'm in London.

Although, not entirely sure what you mean by traditional as Levi is a biblical name?

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